Gene Gifford

Coach Gifford begins his second season as an assistant coach at Aquinas College and his first year after being named as the Saints' associate head coach.

Prior to joining the Aquinas Coaching staff, Gifford served as the Head Basketball Coach at Mona Shores HS (2013-16), Olivet College (2001-12), Muskegon Community College (1981-2007), and Ravenna HS (1977-81).

Coach Gifford will be involved with post development, recruiting, scouting and game preparation.

Gifford earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Olivet College and his Master's Degree from Central Michigan University.

Coach Gifford and his wife Susan live in Muskegon. They have three daughters Kim (Dave), Amy (Brian), Dana (Justin), as well as five grandchildren (Tori, Ella, Claire, Lydia and Nora) and a great-granddaughter Bella.